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Fibromyalgic syndrome is a non-inflammatory rheumatic disease which affects primarily Caucasian women. Fibromyalgic syndrome can be classified as primary, when there is no other associated pathology; or secondary, when it is diagnosed related to some other pathology. The fibromyalgic patient needs to receive multidisciplinary treatment and different areas should work together to promote the improvement of symptoms. The most common classical symptom of this disease is the chronic and diffuse pain. The specialized literature presents several works that point out the effects and benefits of physical exercise as a non-pharmacological treatment for patients with fibromyalgic syndrome. Aerobic activity, stretching and strength training are among the physical exercises. Thus, this review aimed to highlight the several ways physical exercise can be useful to the fibromyalgic patient, especially concerning the improvement of symptoms |
